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Hot Shrimp Jambalaya Dip

2/20/19

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Shrimp Jambalaya Dip is an easy appetizer recipe loaded with all the ingredients in the classic Cajun dish, plus plenty of cheese. Everyone will love it for a Mardi Gras party or game day snack. Get your chips and veggies ready for a dive into this hot cheesy dip!

Disclaimer: I received free product and coupons from Cabot Creamery Cooperative. I was under no obligation to write this post and no additional compensation was received. As always, all opinions are my own.

I’m guessing that some of you might think since I am a food blogger, that hot dog night and pizza delivery night rarely happen in my house. Guess what? I hate to burst any bubbles you might have, but we totally do.

Oh sure, I’m often creating new recipes or making recipes from my friends’ cookbooks (like these BBQ Chicken Tostadas) or blogs. And I do totally love to cook.

But let’s keep it real – life gets busy.

When we are going to and from preschool and but stop and Cub Scouts and baseball, or juggling homework, writing journals, daily reading, and finding something for show-and-tell, plus all the normal day-to-day of work, mountains of laundry, and everything else.

Sometimes I just have to break out the box of mac and cheese. #keepingitreal

And guys, can I tell you what happened last week? What do you think got the most raves? My hubby loved when I put eggs, those frozen breakfast sausage links, and cheese on slider rolls.

And the boys? Well, that rotisserie chicken I picked up at the grocery store was “sooo delicious, Mommy.”

Have I totally lost all of my food blogger credibility?

Can I get it back if I tell you that the family devoured this hot shrimp jambalaya dip?

Cheesy Shrimp Jambalaya Dip

As I learned when I made Kentucky Hot Brown Dip, there’s really nothing better than taking a much-loved dish and turning it into a cheese-filled dip. So in this case, I used the super simple version of the Cajun classic that I made for the Jambalaya Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. and transformed it into a gooey hot dip recipe with just a little kick that you need at your next party!

In no time at all, you’ll have a baked dip that is cheesy, melty, and delicious!

Then it’s time to break out the chips…

Is Shrimp Jambalaya Dip gluten free?

Not only is this a cheesy, gluten free dip, but with all of the meats and cheeses, it’s also a low carb dip! If you’re eating gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free chips; low carb eaters, use some celery or bell peppers.

Can shrimp dip be frozen?

Generally, dips that are high in fat, like the Shrimp Jambalaya Dip, freeze pretty well. Keep in mind that cream cheese can separate a little bit when frozen, so you may need to stir it a bit before reheating.

Hot Shrimp Jambalaya Dip

The classic New Orleans dish is transformed into a cheesy game day snack or Mardi Gras appetizer. It’s loaded with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and Cajun spice. And let’s not forget all the cheese. It’s the perfect warm dip for snacking, and is even gluten free and keto-friendly!

I hope you’ll leave a comment and give it a FIVE STAR rating or share a photo of this as a pin on Pinterest!

Ingredients

2linksandouille or other smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and diced

14ozcanned diced tomatoes,drained

2teaspoonsCreole seasoning,more or less to taste

4ozraw shrimp,peeled and deveined and chopped into small pieces

salt and pepper

8ozcream cheese,room temperature (I used light)

1/4cupplain Greek yogurt(I used nonfat)

1cupMonterey Jack cheese(I used Cabot)

1/2cupCheddar cheesedivided (I used Cabot Seriously Sharp)

Tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add celery, onion, and peppers, and saute for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are translucent and tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute or two

Add the chicken and andouille sausage, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sausage is browned.

Stir in the diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning, and bring to a simmer.

Stir in the shrimp and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and additional Cajun/Creole seasoning, if needed. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, Monterey Jack, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Stir in the jambalaya mixture.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.

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When I saw your photo of the hot Jambalaya dip, I thought it would make a good snack while watching a movie, Brianne. Then I look at the ingredients wit the meats; I can replace my supper with this too! For this, I would boil cauliflower instead of chips.